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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.47, 506.19 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.47, 506.19 and 121.02 is: 181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.47 : 506.19 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.47/506.19 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.47x = 506.19 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.47x = 61,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,259.11/337.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.52

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